---
title: <Message> in expression. (Error 3077)
keywords: jeterr40.chm5003077
f1_keywords:
- jeterr40.chm5003077
ms.prod: access
ms.assetid: 3748c4c0-33e2-3a62-676d-2ca156e810d9
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# <Message> in expression. (Error 3077)

  

**Applies to:** Access 2013 | Access 2016

The expression you entered is not valid for the reason indicated in the message. Make sure you entered field names and punctuation correctly, and then try the operation again.

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